About this opportunity
Neighborhood-Healthcare lists this Pediatrician(Per-Diem) opportunity in escondido, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.
ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE
The Pediatrics Physician works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide comprehensive medical services to pediatric patients. In addition, this role will educate and promote healthy choices to parents and their children. This is a per-diem opportunity.
Reviews patient records, including allergies, problems, medications,and immunization statuses
Elicits anddocumentsinformation about patient’s medical history
Examinessymptoms to gather more information about thepatient’sphysical condition
Orders and executes various tests, analyses,and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition
Analyzes reports and findings of tests,examinations,and diagnosestounderstand the patient’s current condition
Administers or prescribes treatmentsto patients
Determinesand prescribes medications, dosages,and schedulesgiven patientconditionsand allergies
Discussespossible sideeffects to medicationsor immunizationswith patientsand parents
Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patientsfrom communicable diseases
Promotes health byadvisingpatients and parents about diets, hygiene,and methods for prevention of disease
Performs surgical procedurescorrespondingto surgicalcompetencies
Refers patients to medical specialistsfor consultant servicesforpatients’well-being, as needed
Documents patient visits,including medical histories, physical exams, diagnoses,and plansof action
Follows up with patientsregardingprogress inhigh riskor emergency cases
Conductsphysical examinations topatients forinformation needed for admission to schools, consideration for jobs,or eligibility for insurance coverage
Provider and Team Support
Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination withcare teams
Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients,fellow employees, and otherstakeholders
Assessestraining needs and promotesdevelopmental activitiesfor the team
Customer Relations
Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public
Cooperates inaccomplishingdepartment goals andobjectives
Requirements
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution required
California Medical license in good standing is required
Current California DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source isrequiredupon hire and must bemaintainedas a condition of employment.AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin todemonstrateCPR and emergency response techniques.
Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
Successful completion of an accredited residency program appropriate to the physician's designated specialty
Current board certification, or eligibility for certification, by an appropriate specialty board recognized within the physician's area of practice required
Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition,typingand proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience withpediatric medicine
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Physical Requirements
Ability tolift/carry10lbs/weight
Ability tostand forlong periodsof time
Pay Range: $209,900 - $348,400 annually, depending on experience
Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Doctorate or better.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Basic Life Support
Physician's and Surgeon's
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
escondido, CA, 92025, US
Who can apply
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